Imagine enjoying your morning coffee when you notice a small pile of what looks like sawdust near your bookshelf. You brush it off as construction debris from nearby renovations. Three months later, you discover that your expensive teak dining table has been completely hollowed out from the inside. This is a reality of termite damage in Singapore. In fact, approximately 1 in every 4 homes in Singapore is affected by termite infestations. In 2020 alone, the National Environment Agency (NEA)…
Pest Control
By 2027, the pest control market in Singapore is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate. This reflects the demand for pest management services across various sectors including retail. The question to ask now is, “What makes pest control in Singapore retail vital?” Let’s discuss all these reasons below. The Retail Pest Reality Pests are more common in retail stores than many owners think. In fact, studies show that over 60% of stores have some kind of pest problem each…
Seeing a cockroach dart across your kitchen is enough to make anyone look for a solution. Cockroach traps are easy to find and simple to use, so many people turn to them first. These traps claim to catch and kill cockroaches without much effort. But the question is, can they stop a full-fledged infestation? Let’s break down what cockroach traps do, their pros and cons, and when you might need help from experts. Types of Cockroach Traps Available There are…
Have you found yourself waking up with itchy skin that turns a supposedly good day sour before it even begins? If you are experiencing this more unusually frequently, there might be two reasons. It might be you’re dealing with dust mites and/or bed bugs. Both of these pests affect our skin and health differently. So it’s a must that you know which one is causing disturbance to your sleep so you can use the right approach and not waste valuable…
Singapore’s battle against dengue fever has taken on new urgency. More than 13,600 cases were reported in 2024; that is a stark 36% increase from the previous year. People are facing a persistent threat that demands the attention and expertise of pest professionals. Even with the world-class urban environment and the Project Wolbachia initiative, dengue control efforts are still important. Furthermore, one thing that adds to our concerns is our population’s low immunity to all four dengue virus serotypes. This…
Even the smallest of the pests inside our homes can be annoying. We usually deal with flying insects buzzing around our heads, but we usually won’t know what kind of pest or insect they are. Some of these flies that are taking over our kitchen and other rooms of our homes are fruit flies and drain flies. But which exactly are you dealing with? Is it fruit flies or drain flies? Let’s discuss this in this article. Knowing Your Enemy:…